also

[ awl-soh ]

adverb

1. in addition; too; besides; as well:

   He was thin, and he was also tall.

   Synonyms: moreover

2. likewise; in the same manner:

   Since you're having another cup of coffee, I'll have one also.

conjunction

1. and:

   He was mean, also ugly.

also

/ ˈɔːlsəʊ /

adverb

1. sentence modifier in addition; as well; too

sentence connector

1. besides; moreover

Word History and Origins

Origin of also¹

First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English; Old English (e)alswā “wholly so,” from eal(l) all ( def ) (in the sense “wholly, quite”) + swā so ¹( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of also¹

Old English alswā; related to Old High German alsō, Old Frisian alsa; see all , so ¹

Example Sentences

The shipment of animals from Moscow also included two yaks, five cockatoos and dozens of pheasants as well as mandarin ducks, Kozlov's office said.

From BBC

The letter also made a reference to a lack of transparency over how money for fines for driving transgressions was being used.

From BBC

Two Danish women, aged 19 and 20, also died last week in Laos, authorities confirmed, while Jones' friend Holly Bowles and a British woman are reportedly on life support in hospital.

From BBC

Prosecutors had also been seeking a restitution payment but the judge has not announced his decision on the matter.

From BBC

The model also changes from river to river.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• again
• further
• likewise
• more
• still
• too